BELGRADE- European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday he had come to Belgrade to reaffirm the EU's continued commitment to Serbia's European perspective and added that EU enlargement represented a geostrategic necessity for Europe and was based on trust-building. "In these times of gl»»»

Egyptian authorities have arrested a man accused of posing as a heart surgeon and university professor while operating a medical clinic using forged qualifications and official documents, security officials said. The suspect was detained to serve a final 10-year prison sentence after being convicte»»»

More than 1,700 artefacts have been uncovered at the archaeological site of Miqat Al Juhfah, highlighting the historical importance of one of the key stations on the ancient Hajj route to Mecca, Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission said. The discoveries were made during the completion of the first se»»»

JERUSALEM: Israel’s Supreme Court has struck down a government ban preventing International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegates from visiting Palestinian detainees in Israeli prisons, prompting calls on Thursday to resume such visits.In its judgment issued on Wednesday, the court found that»»»

Belarusian Prime Minister Alexander Turchin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on an official visit. The Cabinet of Ministers’ press service reported. Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic Ulan Mamatkanov welcomed the guest at Manas International Airport. The official visit includes»»»

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem lashed out at the direct negotiations between the Lebanese government and the Israeli enemy, stressing that Washington’s announcement outlines the basic principles as seen by America and Israel for Lebanon’s submission to the “Greater Israel” project. »»»

Global energy markets will turn their attention on Friday to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, where a high-level panel discussion titled “Global Energy Systems: How Is the World’s Energy Sector Responding to Challenges and Risks?” will take place. The 29th edition of the forum, bein»»»

Berlin’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has proposed adding critical commentary to Joseph Stalin's quotes at the Soviet War Memorial in Treptower Park — via new plaques or QR codes — citing the need to "contextualize" Soviet aggression. The Greens are calling for measures to prevent war memorials fr»»»

RIYADH: The Saudi Ministry of Health’s Adaa Center was awarded a global recognition certificate by Sterling International, the international partner of the Baldrige Alliance, in acknowledgment of the center’s progress in applying institutional excellence methodologies, promoting a culture of contin»»»

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to renew their shaky ceasefire, with an aim to continue talks later this month for a comprehensive peace deal. The U.S.-brokered agreement, announced in a joint statement by the U.S., Israel and Lebanon Wednesday, comes after Israeli forces made their deepest incursio»»»

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a written statement read on TV, said the agreement's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Leban»»»

Two miners died following a gas release at a mine in the town of Sulyukta, Batken region, the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. According to the ministry, the incident occurred on June 4 at Osor LLC mine. After the gas release, two workers remained underground. Twelve rescuers were dispatc»»»

Protestors speak against ICE outside Delaney Hall Detention Center in Newark, N.J., on May 27. Two protesters were arrested Wednesday night. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Protesters and police clashed again at Delaney Hall Wednesday night after the city of Newark li»»»

1 of 2 | Former Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra speaks during a Senate Finance Committee hearing on former President Joe Biden's proposed budget request for the Department of Health and Human Services for fiscal year 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.»»»

The murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak has sparked national outrage in the UK after police bodycam footage submitted to court showed officers arresting and handcuffing him as he lay dying, while his killer remained uncuffed after falsely claiming to be the victim of a racist attack. The case»»»

WASHINGTON: The Saudi Embassy in the US participated in the Sports Diplomacy Summit in Washington on June 3. Saudi government officials, diplomats and leaders from the sports and business sectors attended the event, which formed part of international discussions ahead of the football World Cup. The»»»

Play: From Relaxation to a Tool for Development Parents and children no longer view play merely as a break from routine. According to the study, 73% of parents globally fear that without play, children will not develop the skills needed for the future. In Romania, the figures show that 95% of paren»»»

Demonstrators march during a rally in Tirana on Wednesday calling for a proposed $1.6 billion luxury resort in an enironmentally sensitve island location off Albania's Adriatic Sea coast by an international consortium led by Donald Tump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Kushner and wife Ivanka Trump stu»»»

Authorities urge public to buy only from licensed suppliers as unsafe refilling practices raise fire and explosion risks Dubai Police have warned residents against purchasing gas cylinders from unlicensed sellers after authorities seized 300 cylinders that failed to meet safety standards during ins»»»

Syria has settled the debate over the identity of its new financial and investment system, adopting a model of “strategic partnership” between the public and private sectors as a fundamental alternative to outright privatization. The shift officially elevates the private sector from a marginal supp»»»

Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan to the Russian Federation, gave an exclusive interview to Sputnik on the sidelines of SPIEF. Your Excellency, what are Pakistan's key objectives at this year's SPIEF, and what message is Pakistan bringing to the Russian business co»»»

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM: Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in US-mediated talks, as Israel kept up strikes in southern Lebanon on Thursday and said it wouldn’t be withdrawing from the south. The United States announced on Wednesday that Lebanon and Israel h»»»

TOKYO: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted the strong strategic partnership between Egypt and Japan, describing the relationship as boundless and emphasizing the importance of increased Japanese investment in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Clu»»»

The President of Kyrgyzstan has signed a law introducing amendments to the Code of Offenses, establishing administrative liability for violations of requirements in the halal industry. The law introduces a new Article 385-1 «Violation of the requirements of the legislation of the Kyrgyz Republic in»»»

The event is attended by Tibor Földi, Chairman of the Board of Cordia Group, and Mauricio Mesa Gomez, Chairman of the Board of Cordia Romania and Spain, and signals the official launch of construction works for the 274-apartment development. “The groundbreaking of Centropolitan is a defining moment»»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Donald Trump criticized on Thursday a House of Representatives vote to limit his war powers, describing it as meaningless and poorly timed amid ongoing negotiations to end the conflict with Iran. "Yesterday, in a meaningless vote, the House voted, 4 bad Republica»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Pentagon is cutting back on military exercises due to unforeseen expenses and a hike in fuel prices driven by the crisis in the Middle East, ABC News has reported, citing US officials and department documents. The US Department of Defense documents show that the average price»»»

JAZAN: The Euphorbia fractiflexa in Jazan province in southwest Saudi Arabia has put the native flora at heart of ecotourism in the coastal region. Jazan’s rich plant diversity reflects its varied terrain, spanning plains, valleys, and mountain slopes, making it an appealing destination for ecotour»»»

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan condemned “brutal” Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain during a phone call with his Bahraini counterpart on Thursday. Bahrain’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that its military intercepted and destroyed three missiles and a number of drones »»»

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar welcomed Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin to Budapest on Thursday for high-level talks focusing on Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the Council of the European Union, which begins on 1 July. The importance of Micheál Martin visiting Budapest and Péter Magyar The »»»

Dubai’s shopping enthusiasts can look forward to LIZ – The Original Shopper Sale, taking place from 4–7 June at Exhibition Hall 4, Dubai World Trade Centre. Open daily from 11:00am to 11:00pm, the four-day retail event brings together over 50 leading fashion, lifestyle, home, and electronics brands»»»

A draft law submitted to the Zhogorku Kenesh proposes amendments to several legislative acts in the field of taxation and non-tax revenues, including the Tax Code, the Code on Non-Tax Revenues, the Code of Offenses, and other regulatory frameworks. The size and payment procedure of the fee will be »»»

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s benchmark Tadawul All Share Index ended the week lower, shedding 11.59 points, or 0.11 percent, to close at 10,990.45. The parallel market Nomu outperformed the main index, rising 71.33 points, or 0.31 percent, to 23,078, while the MSCI Tadawul 30 Index declined 2.81 points, »»»

On June 3, 1989, news of the passing of Imam Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini swept across the globe, bringing profound grief to revolutionary and freedom-seeking people from diverse ideological, intellectual, and religious backgrounds. His Eminence departed after founding the Islamic Republic of Iran, se»»»

Hezbollah resumed its rocket fire days after Israel and the United States launched their surprise attack on Iran on Feb. 28. Before then, Israel had regularly carried out strikes in Lebanon against what it said were militant targets, often killing civilians, despite an earlier truce reached in 2024»»»

Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and the Lebanese government, demanding a complete Israeli withdrawal. Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem, in a written statement read on TV, said the agreement's demand that Hezbollah fighters leave southern Leban»»»

Arab Finance: The net profits of Al Shams Housing and Urbanization increased by 6.89% year-on-year (YoY) to EGP 48.957 million in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026, compared to EGP 45.797 million, according to a bourse filing. Sales jumped to EGP 59.446 million at the end of March 2026, up from EGP 38»»»

The sustainability of water resources, waste management, and competitiveness were on the agenda of a meeting with EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall, Minister of Environment and Water Rositsa Karamfilova to journalists on Thursday. Ka»»»

The European Commission presented its annual assessment of justice systems across the European Union on Thursday. The data show that Bulgaria ranks first among EU Member States in court expenditure as a share of GDP, at nearly 0.7%. When court expenditure is measured per capita, however, Bulgaria r»»»

TUNIS, June 4 (TAP) - The Ministry of National Defence received on Wednesday evening at El Aouina Air Base 48 Hummer vehicles donated by the United States of America, in the presence of U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi as well as senior...»»»

RIYADH: Middle Eastern consumers are proving resilient but increasingly strategic, spreading spending across channels and price tiers as they navigate a more complex retail environment, data shows. The latest “State of the Nation” report from market research firm NielsenIQ, covering performance in »»»

Doha, Qatar: In response to information being shared on social media platforms, Qatar Fuel Company (WOQOD) has issued a statement highlighting the priority on the health and safety of personnel working at its service stations. It assured community members that several preventive measures have been »»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: We are focused only on a full halt to the aggression, a ceasefire, and the Israeli occupation’s withdrawal from Lebanese ter»»»

RIYADH: A British construction worker who fatally stabbed Saudi student Mohammed Al-Qasim in Cambridge last summer was sentenced on Thursday to life imprisonment for murder, with a minimum term of 22 and a half years before he can be considered for parole, according to Cambridge Crown Court. Chas C»»»

Kathmandu: A Nepali climbing guide who went missing on Mount Everest for six days and was believed dead has been found alive after crawling alone almost to Base Camp, officials told AFP on Thursday. His wife had even begun to offer last rite prayers for his soul, she said at the hospital in the cap»»»

NEW DELHI: Riyadh Air and Air India on Thursday announced a new partnership agreement to meet growing demand for Saudi-India travel and better connect both countries to global destinations. Saudi Arabia is the second-most visited destination for Indians, with about 3.4 million Indian tourists visit»»»

Jakarta: Director of Policy and Planning Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs HE Dr. Khalid bin Fahad Al Khater met Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Jakarta, separately, with Their Excellencies Deputy Foreign Ministers of the Republic of Indonesia Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir and Muhammad Anis M»»»

Zagreb: Four people were killed on Thursday in a plane crash on Croatia's northern Adriatic coast, police said. "According to currently available information four people have died" in the crash of the plane in Medulin, on Croatia's northwestern Istria peninsula, a police statement said. The acciden»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: Placing the security track under the slogan of a fake ceasefire—understood as Hezbollah halting fire and resistance withdraw»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Sheikh Qassem: The Washington declaration is a roadmap for the annihilation of part of the Lebanese people and the subjugation of the rest »»»